Sec. 32006. Limousine compliance with Federal Safety Standards
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall prescribe a final rule— that amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Numbers 208, 209, and 210 to require to be installed in limousines at each designated seating position, including on side-facing seats— an occupant restraint system consisting of integrated lap shoulder belts; or an occupant restraint system consisting of a lap belt if the occupant protection system described in clause
(i)does not meet the need for motor vehicle safety; and that amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 207 to require limousines to meet standards for seats (including side-facing seats), attachment assemblies, and installation to minimize the possibility of their failure by forces acting on them as a result of vehicle impact. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that assesses the feasibility, benefits, and costs with respect to the application of any requirement established under paragraph
(1)to a limousine introduced into interstate commerce before the date on which the requirement applies to a limousine. Section 30102(a)(6) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subparagraph (A), by striking or at the end; in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: modifying a passenger motor vehicle that has already been purchased by the first purchaser (as such term is defined in subsection (b)) by increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle so that the vehicle has increased seating capacity. . In this section the following definitions apply: The term certified passenger motor vehicle means a passenger motor vehicle that has been certified in accordance with section 30115 of title 49, United States Code, to meet all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The term limousine means a motor vehicle— that has a seating capacity of nine or more persons (including the driver); with a gross vehicle weight greater than 10,000 pounds but not greater than 26,000 pounds; and that the Secretary has decided by regulation has physical characteristics resembling a passenger car or multipurpose passenger vehicle. The term limousine operator means a person who owns or leases, and uses, the limousine to transport passengers for compensation. The term limousine remodeler means a person who alters or modifies by addition, substitution, or removal of components (other than readily attachable components) an incomplete vehicle, a vehicle manufactured in two or more stages, or a certified motor vehicle before or after the first purchase of the vehicle to manufacture a limousine. The term motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. The term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section 32101 of title 49, United States Code. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. Chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by section 32003, is further amended by inserting after section 30131 the following new section: Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, a limousine remodeler may not offer for sale, lease, or rent, introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce, or import into the United States a new limousine unless the limousine remodeler has provided a vehicle remodeler plan, in accordance with this section, to the Secretary that describes how the remodeler is addressing the safety of the limousine. A vehicle remodeler plan shall include the following: Verification and validation of compliance with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Design, quality control, manufacturing, and training practices adopted by a manufacturer, limousine remodeler, incomplete vehicle manufacturer, intermediate manufacturer, or final-stage manufacturer. Customer support guidelines, including instructions for limousine occupants to wear seatbelts and limousine operators to notify occupants of the date and results of the most recent inspection of the limousine. Each manufacturer, limousine remodeler, incomplete vehicle manufacturer, intermediate manufacturer, or final-stage manufacturer shall submit an updated vehicle remodeler plan to the Secretary each year. The Secretary shall make any vehicle remodeler plan submitted pursuant to subsection
(a)or
(b)publicly available not later than 60 days after the date on which the plan is received, except the Secretary may not make publicly available any information relating to a trade secret or other confidential business information as defined in part 512 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The Secretary may inspect any vehicle remodeler plan developed by a manufacturer, limousine remodeler, incomplete vehicle manufacturer, intermediate manufacturer, or final-stage manufacturer under this section to enable the Secretary to decide whether the manufacturer, limousine remodeler, incomplete vehicle manufacturer, intermediate manufacturer, or final-stage manufacturer has complied, or is complying, with this chapter or a regulation prescribed or order issued pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this section may be construed to affect discovery, subpoena, other court order, or any other judicial process otherwise allowed under applicable Federal or State law. In this section the following definitions apply: The term limousine means a motor vehicle— that has a seating capacity of 9 or more persons (including the driver); with a gross vehicle weight greater than 10,000 pounds but not greater than 26,000 pounds; and that the Secretary has decided by regulation has physical characteristics resembling a passenger car or multipurpose passenger vehicle. The term limousine remodeler means a person who alters or modifies by addition, substitution, or removal of components (other than readily attachable components) an incomplete vehicle, a vehicle manufactured in two or more stages, or a certified motor vehicle before or after the first purchase of the vehicle to manufacture a limousine. The term motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section 32101. . Section 30165(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting 30132, after 30127, . The table of section for subchapter II of chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding after the item relating to section 30131, as added by section 2(b), the following: 30132. Limousine compliance with federal safety standards. . Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall complete research into the development of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for the protection of occupants for limousines with perimeter seating positions, including perimeter seating arrangements. Not later than 2 years after the completion of the research required pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prescribe final Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for the protection of occupants for limousines with alternative seating positions if the Secretary determines that such a standard or standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections
(a)and
(b)of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code. If the Secretary determines that a standard or standards described in subparagraph
(A)does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections
(a)and
(b)of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing the reasons for not prescribing the standard or standards and publish the report in the Federal Register. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall complete research into safety features and standards that aid evacuation in the event that one exit in the passenger compartment of a limousine is blocked. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards based on the results of the research under paragraph (1). A limousine operator may not introduce a limousine into interstate commerce unless the limousine operator has prominently disclosed in a clear and conspicuous notice, including on the website of the operator if the operator has a website, that includes— the date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under State or Federal law; the results of the inspection; and any corrective action taken by the limousine operator to ensure the limousine passed inspection. The Commission shall enforce this subsection in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law. This subsection shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this section. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall issue a final rule requiring the use of event data recorders for limousines. Any standard promulgated under paragraph
(1)pertaining to event data recorder information shall comply with the collection and sharing requirements under the FAST Act ( Public Law 114–94 ) and any other applicable law.
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